Ingredients
Avocado Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve:
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, separated into whole leaves
How to Make Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Avocado Base In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocado until smooth but still slightly chunky. Add the Greek yogurt and lime juice, stirring until well combined. The lime juice not only adds bright flavor but also helps prevent the avocado from browning.
Step 2: Add the Chicken Fold in the cooked chicken breast, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the avocado mixture. If using leftover chicken, make sure it’s completely cooled before adding to prevent the avocado from becoming too soft.
Step 3: Incorporate Fresh Vegetables Add the finely diced red onion, celery, and fresh cilantro to the bowl. These ingredients provide essential crunch and fresh flavors that complement the creamy avocado perfectly.
Step 4: Season and Mix Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, starting with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, then adjusting as needed. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
Step 5: Prepare the Lettuce Cups Carefully separate the lettuce leaves, selecting the largest, most cup-shaped leaves for serving. Rinse them gently under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 6: Assemble and Serve Spoon the avocado chicken salad into each lettuce cup, using about 2-3 tablespoons per wrap. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.